Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
Accomplishments
Languages
Interests
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Moustafa Merza

Senior Disease Area Partner
351 T, Hadayek Al Ahram, Giza

Summary

Experienced Disease Area Partner with strong background in pharmaceutical sales, recognized for successfully introducing new products and driving sales in high-profile accounts. Skilled in managing multiple responsibilities and thriving in high-pressure environments with resilience and determination. Committed to contributing to team success and enhancing patient outcomes.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Disease Area Partner, Heart Failure Line

Novartis
01.2024 - Current

Promoting and driving sales of Entresto in territory of Mohandesin, Agouza , Zamalek and Imbaba. Redeeming sales growth with 85% Aug YTD VS 7.5% last year.

Senior Disease Area Partner, Retina Line

Novartis
01.2023 - 12.2023

Promoted, managed and drove sales of Lucentis and Vsiqq in many accounts through Mohandesin, Dokki, Maadi, Helwan and Fayoum, in both private and public sectors. Achieving Lucentis MS% in excess of 80% vs coemption in most accounts under my responsibility.

Product Specialist, Diabetes Line

Novartis
07.2021 - 12.2022

Promoted and drove sales of Gulvus/Galvus met Range in territories of Dokki, Manial, Kasr Al Ainy St, and Old Cairo. managed meanwhile high-profile accounts and pharmacy chains: ( Police, Railway, 6 October and Nasser Clinic HI, Masr, Seif and Care Pharmacies).

Product Specialist, Ophtha Line

Novartis
04.2016 - 06.2021

Promoted and drove sales of ophthalmology portfolio ( Vigamox, Systane, Nevanac , Patanol, Azarga, Travatan, Duotrav, Simbrinza, and Tobradex) in several territories of Shobra, Mohandessin, Dokki, Giza Sq, Zayed and 6 October.

Product Specialist, Pharma Line

Alcon
06.2012 - 03.2016

Promoted and drove sales of Alcon eye drops , later became Novartis ones, in several territories of Kaliubia, Cairo East, Shobra El Khima and Cairo West.

Sales Pharmacist, Dar El Salam Branch

United Company of Pharmacists UCP
02.2011 - 06.2012
  • Managed Tele Sales team of 13 members.
  • Supervised sales operations and handled customers' problems on a daily basis.

Hospital Pharmacist, in & Out-patient Pharmacy

El Nile Badrawy Hospital
06.2010 - 02.2011

Managed the second shift at in-patient & out-patient hospital pharmacy.

Hospital Pharmacist

Maadi Hospital for Military Forces
06.2009 - 06.2010

Managed Medical Equipment store, and assisted in internal pharmacy in daily basis, and in the emergency pharmacy as needed.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Pharmaceutical Sciences

Faculty of Pharmacy
Damascus University
04.2001 -

Skills

  • Active, ambitious, resilient, determined, committed & hard worker

  • Flexibility and Adaptability, high level of learning, change agility

  • Desire to learn what is mew in our field

  • Team Player

  • Strong communication skills and able to work under stress

  • Computer Skills, very good in MS Excel & Powerpoint

Additional Information

  • Diabetes Line medical refreshment training @ Sep 2022
  • Novartis MEA Aspire MSL Academy Graduate @ Mar 2021
  • Medical STA at 2018 & 2019, practicing the MSL role at Ophtha line.
  • KAM Shadowing Program 2016 & 2017, led the execution team in the program to introduce "Azarga" to HI on the national level.
  • " District Manager Act as" role, led my team operationally at the last quarter of 2015.
  • Talent Mindset Program 2015, 4 months sales project to practice FLM role with summer trainees, starting from hiring process, to set their objectives & coached them.

Accomplishments

  • Successfully reintroduced Lucentis in Kasr Al Ainy Hospital, assuring regular supply for the first time since launch, ( sales of 570 vials/year vs max 30 in previous years) 2023
  • Key contributor to the successful launch of Vsiqq, recognized as one of the to performers across the national. 2023
  • First introduction of Galvus to National Diabetes Institute at 2022.
  • First introduction of Vigamox, Simbrinza & Nevanac at Agouza Police Hospital at 2019 & 2020, that massively help listing these products in UPA.
  • First introduction of Azarga at T.V Account at 2016
  • Ophtha Line Best Achiever at 2015
  • First introduction of Alcon Products ( Azarga, Travatan, Duotrav & Vigamox) at Banha University Hospital at 2014.

Languages

Arabic
Native language
English
Advanced
C1

Interests

Interested in Football, gym, PlayStation, reading novels and watching movies & series

Timeline

Senior Disease Area Partner, Heart Failure Line

Novartis
01.2024 - Current

Senior Disease Area Partner, Retina Line

Novartis
01.2023 - 12.2023

Product Specialist, Diabetes Line

Novartis
07.2021 - 12.2022

Product Specialist, Ophtha Line

Novartis
04.2016 - 06.2021

Product Specialist, Pharma Line

Alcon
06.2012 - 03.2016

Sales Pharmacist, Dar El Salam Branch

United Company of Pharmacists UCP
02.2011 - 06.2012

Hospital Pharmacist, in & Out-patient Pharmacy

El Nile Badrawy Hospital
06.2010 - 02.2011

Hospital Pharmacist

Maadi Hospital for Military Forces
06.2009 - 06.2010

Bachelor of Science - Pharmaceutical Sciences

Faculty of Pharmacy
04.2001 -
Moustafa MerzaSenior Disease Area Partner